OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center · 3 months ago
*Senior Fire Protection Systems Technician
Oklahoma-Oklahoma City-Health Sciences Center
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expOU Health Center is one of Oklahoma's premier research universities, dedicated to providing excellent education and career opportunities. They are seeking a Senior Fire Systems Technician responsible for maintaining fire protection systems, conducting inspections, and ensuring a safe environment on campus.
BiotechnologyHealth CareHospitalMedicalNon ProfitOncology
Responsibilities
Maintains, diagnoses, and conducts minor repairs to electronic fire detection, alarm, and control systems in all campus buildings
Assists in coordinating with outside fire alarm and sprinkler contractors to install fire alarm and sprinkler systems
Conducts mandated inspections and repairs
Conducts tests, inspects and acts as lead technician over technicians and will be required to give training, direction, job duties, and monitor the work performed by other technicians in shop
Prepares systems for a walk-test during remodel projects and final testing
Prepares fire alarm systems during fire pumps weekly and monthly fire pump churn test
Programs systems to control auxiliary functions
Oversees and assist on all inspections performed by outside contractors
Verifies program integrity and readiness
Make necessary changes to systems to comply with standards set by fire systems shop
Evaluates, diagnoses, and troubleshoots system equipment that requires servicing
Identifies and reports all system discrepancies found during inspections, identifies code and non-conformance issues as well as system upgrade opportunities with supervisor
Acts as field contact for all fire alarm and sprinkler contractors and helps organize work, with by communicating with supervisor
Recommends to management any field pricing of repairs
Performs minor fire alarm discrepancy repairs, replacement, standard maintenance and programming for items identified during testing and inspections
Responds to emergency service in order to troubleshoot and repair systems
Documents and files all service activities and enters time worked daily through appropriate reporting tools
Communicates systems performance to management
Participates in On-Call rotation to provide 24/7 coverage for emergency service calls for fire system and fire sprinkler systems
Reads and interprets blueprints, diagrams, submittals, and product manuals to properly program and verify the installation of new systems
Always be on guard for potential fire safety risks and take notice of any hazards that may affect fire systems performance
Keeps up-to-date technically by attending workshops and classes and reading current technical manuals
Supervises, coordinates, and schedules activities of technical staff
Assists with hiring, training, and evaluating performance
Discusses with management disciplinary actions or possible terminations
Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the functions of the position
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma, GED, or Trade School Certificate
60 months in the installation and maintenance of commercial fire alarm systems both conventional and addressable
Advanced knowledge of diagnostic tools, such as ohmmeters, VOMs, and manufacturers' software, to confirm power-up and operation of system components
Ability to read and understand blueprints, diagrams, submittals, and product manuals
Ability to identify problems and discuss solutions with management
Strong customer service skills
Excellent verbal, written, and organization skills
Proficient in PC applications and Microsoft Office Suite to include Outlook, Word, and Excel
Ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds unassisted
Valid Oklahoma Drivers License to drive University vehicle or ability to obtain an Oklahoma Drivers License within 30 days of hire date
Must be able to work in sitting position
Ability to engage in repetitive motion
Frequently walks, stands, and stoops
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted
Preferred
NICET Certification
Company
OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center
Oklahoma’s only comprehensive academic cancer center, OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center at the University of Oklahoma is a nationally noted leader in research and patient care.
Founded in 2011Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.7M2023-02-07Grant· $1.7M
Leadership Team
Shawn Long
CTO Manager, Tissue Lab at Stephenson Cancer Center
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